Dalton Legal Issues Blog

When a Georgia resident sustains one or more injuries in an accident that another person's negligence caused, the injured party has the right to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. The expectation is that the injured person will use the monetary award to pay off the medical bills and other expenses that are the result of the injury. Unfortunately, personal injury cases can take months or even years to settle. How then are injured parties supposed to manage medical debt in the meantime?

According to FindLaw, injured persons have one of two options for managing medical debt before a personal injury lawsuit settles. The first is to utilize one's own medical coverage. There are four main types of coverage a person may use to cover the cost of medical care: standard health insurance, Personal Injury Protection coverage, Medical Payments coverage or workers' compensation. The second is to make arrangements with one's medical provider, hospital, therapist or other facility or service provider in which the injured party agrees to pay for services rendered upon receipt of the settlement money.

Any time you find yourself on the road, there's a very good chance you'll be driving in close proximity to a high volume of commercial trucks. While these vehicles are essential to the success of many industries, they're also very dangerous at times.

A car-truck accident has the potential to cause serious injury, death and quite a bit of property damage.

If you are like a majority of people, you appreciate having some control over your future and the way your life goes. Granted, there will always be situations that are unexpected and require you to deviate, sometimes significantly, from your previously organized plans. However, being proactive about making goals and plans can help you maintain some control over your life. At McCamy Law Firm, we are experienced in helping families in Georgia to plan their estate in an efficient and reliable manner. 

Estate planning allows you a place to disclose and clarify your wishes for the future. A well-thought-out plan will include many different aspects ranging from designating a power of attorney and naming an executor, to identifying beneficiaries and allocating your assets. When you take adequate time and begin planning long before you anticipate needing to use your plan, you can be more confident in your ability to control your future without the unwanted interference from legal entities after your death. 

Motorcycle crashes can quickly lead to fatal or debilitating injuries. Thanks to the less-severe seasons in Georgia, it's sometimes possible to use your motorcycle throughout the year. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that some people may not be used to seeing motorcyclists all year. Tourists and travelers, for example, could be unfamiliar with motorcyclists on the roadways and accidentally cause a collision.

As a motorcyclist, the last thing you want is to have to deal with the repercussions of someone else's mistake. To help you avoid an unwanted collision, here are five tips.